A Preview Of OZ 2.0

Catherine Lyons

OZ 2.0 is officially on the horizon, and in this special live-recorded panel from OZ Pitch Day, Jimmy Atkinson is joined by Catherine Lyons and Jason Watkins to break down what the next era of Opportunity Zones will look like.…

The Best OZ 2.0 Resources

OZ NewsHour

A new era of Opportunity Zone development is on the horizon. Plus, OZ Insiders is hosting a private networking dinner in Las Vegas next month, and you’re invited! On this month’s episode of OZ NewsHour, Jimmy Atkinson and Andy Hagans…

OZ Insiders Hits A Major Milestone

OZ NewsHour

Fueled by the momentum of Opportunity Zones 2.0, the OZ industry is surging into the final months of 2025 with record participation, a new rural map, and a wave of upcoming events. Jimmy Atkinson and Andy Hagans break down the…

Structuring Preferred Equity in Opportunity Zones

Jordan Brustein

Many Opportunity Zone developments are stalling out. Thin spreads, costly capital, and oversized equity requirements mean the math just doesn’t work like it used to. Enter preferred equity. Jordan Brustein & Andrew Rudy of Ackman-Ziff join the show to discuss…

The New Rural Opportunity Zone Map

Opportunity Zones Office Hours, With Jimmy Atkinson

On this month’s live episode of OZ Office Hours, OpportunityZones.com founder Jimmy Atkinson discusses IRS Notice 2025-50, defining which Opportunity Zones qualify as rural. Effective July 4, 2025, rural OZs qualify for a reduced substantial improvement threshold. Plus, Jimmy answers…

A Perfect Storm For Opportunity Zones?

OZ NewsHour

With many major asset classes at or near all-time highs, is a perfect storm brewing for Opportunity Zone investing? Plus, a recap of recent Opportunity Zone events, and a preview of upcoming events. Opportunity Zone News & Events About OZ…

Bonus Depreciation & OZ 2.0, With Coni Rathbone

Coni Rathbone

Opportunity Zones 2.0 has brought sweeping changes to the nation’s most powerful tax incentive—making the program permanent and restoring one of its most valuable tools: 100% bonus depreciation. On this episode of The Opportunity Zones Podcast, Jimmy Atkinson is joined…